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  • Q & A with Stacey Lee

    Following the conclusion of her middle grade fantasy duology, the Winston Chu books, Stacey Lee returns to her historical YA roots with murder mystery novel 'Kill Her Twice,' which takes place in 1932 Chinatown Los Angeles.

  • Obituary: Faith Ringgold

    Award-winning visual artist, children's book author-illustrator, and teacher Faith Ringgold, widely acclaimed for her works depicting African American heroines and themes, and for her unique "story quilt" medium, died on April 13 at her home in Englewood, N.J.

  • Q & A with Pan Cooke

    Best known for his social justice comics, Irish cartoonist Pan Cooke makes his middle grade debut with graphic novel memoir 'Puzzled.'

  • Earth Day 2024: Q&As with Children's Authors Centering Environmental Conservation

    In celebration of Earth Day, three authors shared the value of protecting nature, spotlighting environmental activists, and inspiring young readers to take action.

  • Four Questions for Ann Zhao

    We spoke with Ann Zhao, author of the YA debut 'Dear Wendy,' about the beauty of queerplatonic relationships, and the importance of cherishing community.

  • Q & A with George Takei

    Actor, activist, and author George Takei spoke with PW about 'My Lost Freedom,' a picture book autobiography about his family's detention.

  • In Conversation: P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast

    We asked mother-daughter duo P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast to discuss their new duology starter, 'Draw Down the Moon,' and how their collaboration has evolved over the years.

  • National Poetry Month 2024: Q&As with Black Poets on Writing for Young Readers

    We spoke with four Black poets about their connection to poetry and how they hope their latest books in verse will inspire readers.

  • Q & A with Ernest Cline

    Ernest Cline, the author of 'Ready Player One,' makes his middle grade debut with 'Bridge to Bat City,' inspired by the real-life colony of Mexican free-tailed bats living in Austin.

  • Amra Sabic-El-Rayess on Storytelling and Our Resilience to Hate

    Amra Sabic-El-Rayess, author of the new nonfiction book, 'Three Summers: A Memoir of Sisterhood, Summer Crushes, and Growing Up on the Eve of War,' reflects on the power of stories to inspire empathy.

  • On Tour with Chelsea Clinton

    Last month, in honor of Women's History Month, Chelsea Clinton embarked on a three-city tour to Washington, D.C., San Diego, and San Francisco to celebrate her She Persisted picture books and chapter book biography series.

  • In Conversation: Andy Griffiths and Jeff Kinney

    This week marks the release of the 13th and final book in the Treehouse series written by Australian author Andy Griffiths, and illustrated by Terry Denton; friend and fellow author Jeff Kinney spoke with Griffiths about bidding farewell to the Treehouse.

  • Q & A with Polly Horvath

    After nearly 20 novels for young readers, a Newbery Honor, and a National Book Award, Polly Horvath found herself writing her first picture book, 'Not a Smiley Guy.'

  • Q & A with Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

    In Kimberly Brubaker Bradley's 20th book, 'The Night War,' she returns to the World War II era of her award-winning middle grade novels 'The War That Saved My Life' and 'The War I Finally Won.'

  • Felicita Sala on 'Becoming Small' Through Picture Book-Making

    Felicita Sala reflects on her new solo picture book, 'If You Run Out of Words,' and honoring the everyday questions and anxieties of young readers by meeting them at their level.

  • In Conversation: Nicholas Day and Chris Raschka

    We asked author Nicholas Day and illustrator Chris Raschka to discuss their collaboration on the picture book 'Nothing: John Cage and 4'33" ' and how they captured Cage's unconventional spirit and humor on the page.

  • Q & A with Racquel Marie

    In her third YA novel, 'This Is Me Trying,' Racquel Marie addresses the weight of teen suicide, immeasurable grief, and the messiness of coping.

  • Q & A with K. Ancrum

    K. Ancrum—author of the YA psychological thriller 'The Wicker King'—reimagines the titular myth in 'Icarus,' a queer YA romance that follows two teens' paths toward healing from trauma.

  • Just Announced: 'Willow the White House Cat' by Jill Biden

    Simon & Schuster's Paula Wiseman Books imprint is set to release 'Willow the White House Cat,' a new picture book from First Lady Jill Biden, inspired by the family’s real pet.

  • Q & A with Janelle Harper

    We spoke with dancer and veteran New York public school educator Janelle Harper about her debut picture book, 'My Block Looks Like,' illustrated by Frank Morrison.

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